Travelling from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Fortaleza Airport (FOR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Fortaleza Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Fortaleza are in the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Take your pick of 33 weekly Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Fortaleza Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest available. Gol operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CGH to FOR flight.
Flying during a peak month such as December? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Fortaleza Airport. When you're ready to start your Fortaleza holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Brazil:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is LATAM Airlines.
With a reliable 82.88% of services arriving as planned, GOL Linhas Aéreas has the best on-time record for CGH to FOR flights.
Handy information about Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport, data shows 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CGH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Fortaleza Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
Consider booking a hotel close to FOR if you're taking a late Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Fortaleza Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Fortaleza Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Fortaleza and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Fortaleza Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza
From Fortaleza Airport, Fortaleza is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
December is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Fortaleza Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Fortaleza in March.
The warmest month in Fortaleza is October, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Fortaleza Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CGH to FOR in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Natal is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Fortaleza. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Brazil, consider Teresina, roughly 499 kilometres west of Fortaleza. Meeting of the rivers, Convento Sao Benedito and Potycabana Park are key reasons to visit.